Serving 443 students in grades 4-5, Selman Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 44% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 42% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
443 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)44%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)42%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
50%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
36%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Selman Intermediate School?
443 students attend Selman Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Selman Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Selman Intermediate School?
Selman Intermediate School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Selman Intermediate School offer ?
Selman Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Selman Intermediate School part of?
Selman Intermediate School is part of Sealy Independent School District.
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